Leil Selichot 816 / סליחות 4576

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4576 occurred on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 813 20 Elul 4573
Leil Selichot 814 21 Elul 4574
Leil Selichot 815 23 Elul 4575
Leil Selichot 816 25 Elul 4576
Leil Selichot 817 20 Elul 4577
Leil Selichot 818 23 Elul 4578
Leil Selichot 819 23 Elul 4579
Leil Selichot 820 25 Elul 4580

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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